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Obi vs Aran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obi

Boy #3,834 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"child born at a prosperous time"

Origin: Igbo

Cultural Roots

Igbo Nigerian African English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,834
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Aran

Boy #3,669 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain of strength, exalted"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,669
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Obi Rank #3,834
Aran Rank #3,669

Aran is more popular, ranked #3669 vs #3834 for Obi.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Obi or Aran more popular?

Aran is more popular, ranked #3669 compared to Obi at #3834 in the United States.

What do Obi and Aran mean?

Obi means "child born at a prosperous time" (Igbo origin). Aran means "mountain of strength, exalted" (Hebrew origin).

Are Obi and Aran boy or girl names?

Obi is primarily a boy name. Aran is primarily a boy name.

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